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Last updated: 17 Jun 2026, 12:30 PM (Saudi time)
Saudia has launched Hajj 2026 operations with 160 aircraft and over one million seats spanning 145 global destinations, as part of Saudi Arabia's total air transport plan of 3.1 million seats across 12,000 flights.
Saudi Arabia has imposed fines of up to SAR 100,000 for facilitating unauthorised Hajj and up to SAR 20,000 for pilgrims performing Hajj without a permit, alongside 10-year re-entry bans for violators.
Pakistan concludes Hajj flight operation as final pilgrims depart for Saudi Arabia The Nation (Pakistan )
Kuwait to operate 63 flights for 2026 Hajj season, transporting 8,400 pilgrims Gulf News
Morocco’s Official Pilgrimage Delegation Departs for Hajj 2026 Morocco World News
Kenya Hajj Mission officials inspect Mina camps ahead of 2026 pilgrimage The Eastleigh Voice
Nearly 96pc of pilgrims reach holy cities as final flights depart today The Nation (Pakistan )
Hajj 2026: 75,530 Bangladeshi pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia Somoy News